yelling c'mon after winning points

Almost as ridiculous as someone stepping out onto the court for a competitive match and not trying their best.

I don't care if my matches are for prize money, league matches, or just a club tourny; when I step onto the court, I'm going to give it my all. I'm not going to apologize for wanting to perform at my best. I'm not going to apologize for actually caring about my results. And I'm certainly not going to apologize because somebodies mental game is too shoddy to overcome a "come on."

I love how there are so many players complaining here when it is their own deficient mental game that is the problem.

Because you a recreational player. You are not a recreational worker or a recreational family man. If your come'ons are irritating others, why do you want to do it?

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What does being a recreational player have anything to do with this?

I know players that take too long between points. I know players that change their grip every changeover. I know players that require to have all 3 balls before serving. I know players that curse when they miss. I know players that blame their double faults on their opponents "come on." I know players that do all sorts of things that may bug another, but they do it because it is a part of their game.

Lets take for instance, Djokovic's excessive ball bounces before serving on big points. That can be pretty irritating for a receiver. Should recreational players be frowned upon for doing that too?

Definitely they should be frowned upon. Even Nadal and Djokovic are criticized for delaying, and Nadal's vamoses were considered rude by many players and now he has toned them down. His jumping up an down during the coin toss was also interpreted as intimidation, and now he does it quickly and looks away so that there is no wrong impression.

There are a lot of legitimate reasons for doing this, but you may look a little goofy doing it to others.

Basically, if you need this, what other people think doesnt matter. If you dont think this is appropriate, file a grievance or deal with it.

Some people have never known what its like to fight for something and cant understand the mental aspects. Some people just do it because they see it on TV. Both sides are filled with misunderstandings and both sides are filled with goofballs.

I was watching this kid play before and after every point, he would retreat to the rear of the court (presumably to towel) and he would talk to himself and look at the fence as if he was talking to his "box".

What about good adults. Open-level players. They can't do it? Seriously guys, this isn't an issue at all unless players are doing it for the wrong reasons (on double-faults, as a taunt, etc...). If it's the middle of the second set, I hit a good winner, I'm gonna get pumped, as anyone should be allowed to. If you can't handle it, play golf or something, tennis obviously isn't your sport...

I've seen several posts where people assume the person who lets out a "come on" is directing it at their opponent. This seems like a dubious assumption to make, as it will often just be untrue.

If I say "come on", it is because I am legitimately pumped up over what I just did. It has nothing to do with you. Itis recreational tennis, which means I play to have fun. For me it is fun to try my best when I am playing, and it is also fun to actually let myself enjoy the moment a bit if I happen to come up with that perfect backhand down the line on break point, and if a "come on" is part of that, so be it. I'm not doing it to show you up or to get in your head or anything like that, it's genuinely just me enjoying the moment.

You are of course free to get annoyed or upset at me if you wish, but if you do, it would probably be wise to not fool yourself into thinking that I'm the one who is taking things too seriously.

Yelling come on sounds funnier coming from the sand volleyball courts next to the tennis courts at the club. It's hilarious seeing Maverick and Goose kissing their biceps and yelling "come on" after a mediocre swing at the net.

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The thought of 5' 7" Tom Cruise spiking a volleyball is hilarious to me. FYI, for any fans of gay volleyball movies out there, a Top Gun sequel is in the works.

I've seen several posts where people assume the person who lets out a "come on" is directing it at their opponent. This seems like a dubious assumption to make, as it will often just be untrue.

If I say "come on", it is because I am legitimately pumped up over what I just did. It has nothing to do with you. Itis recreational tennis, which means I play to have fun. For me it is fun to try my best when I am playing, and it is also fun to actually let myself enjoy the moment a bit if I happen to come up with that perfect backhand down the line on break point, and if a "come on" is part of that, so be it. I'm not doing it to show you up or to get in your head or anything like that, it's genuinely just me enjoying the moment.

You are of course free to get annoyed or upset at me if you wish, but if you do, it would probably be wise to not fool yourself into thinking that I'm the one who is taking things too seriously.

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What you say is true... for someone who c'mons when hitting a winner. But would you c'mon if your opponent DF's? And if so, what is the motivation behind that?

Just curious, since I myself am not a c'monner, but don't care if my opponent is one.

I got beat by a guy last week at State who did a perfect imitation of that thing Andy Murray does with his fist and his mouth when he wins a big one. I thought he looked silly, but to each his own. Yelling come on after an opponent DFs is just tacky.

It's more an instinctive thing I think. It's not cool to be doing it after a double fault or your opponent hits an error, but if you hit an ace on break point or an epic forehand winner while on the run after a 20-shot rally, I think it's totally acceptable to pump yourself up a bit.

I've never understood it at any level of any sport. I played sports growing up, and most people grimaced at any show of emotion after winning a point.

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Those people who bottle up their emotions, are 68.935% more likely to have massive heart attacks and die before 50. Or go to prison for running a Ponzi Scheme.

Seriously, OP, different strokes for different folks. Some people are mellow, others emotional. As long as they're not hurling insults, if that's the worst thing you experience, you're having a great day.

At the pro level some people aren't paying attention. A player will yell 'come on!' after his opponent's UE - but the 'come on' is for the defense he played to stay in the point. IMHO absolutely nothing wrong with that.

I can now see why we are having a difference of opinions. Tennis is for everyone.

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Social tennis is unique because of its etiquette. Other sports do not encourage courtesy, welcoming new members, side chatting and so on. Introductions, hand shakes, small talk is all part of the deal.

Social tennis is unique because of its etiquette. Other sports do not encourage courtesy, welcoming new members, side chatting and so on. Introductions, hand shakes, small talk is all part of the deal.

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How many games 'ya give the newbies 'til 'ya start hooking, head-hunting and back-stabbing 'em?

Sheesh. When tennis bags start coming with sewn in pistol pockets, it's time to retire. I am going to have to start watching closer to see if any gang symbols are being flashed around.

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One player told my partner after a tight call in a third set tiebreak that in the past he would go to his car and get his gat over a bad call. Did see a guy get a tire iron and chase his opponent after a bad call. Had to hold a guy back after his opponent called him a Republican. Tough times.

I yell come on sometimes after a big point or when my opponent misses because I tricked him with a good shot that forced him to miss. It really helps me to stay pumped up and keeping adrenaline high as opposed to falling asleep mentally.